What does ARK mean in German?

Architektur Recycled Kulturstall

A.R.K. stands for - Architektur Recycled Kulturstall.The historic A.R.K. in Berea is the first structure in Cuyahoga County, Ohio to incorporate sustainable building concepts from the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. Hand built in 1994 as a work of art by American Cultural Ambassadors David and Renate Jakupca. It is a design study for future buildings and for the global headquarters of the International Center for Environmental Arts (ICEA) and Cleveland’s Eco Village. It is also a pioneer structure for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification developed by the U.S. Green Building Council in 1998. The A.R.K. is hybrid structure utilizing cob, straw bales, aluminum cans, used tires, and recycled construction materials, It helped to address the environmental problems through 'iceality' of large urban areas and the trend of rebuilding rather than remodeling existing structures. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) The A.R.K. in Berea is used as an eco-museum, community center, and art studio of American Cultural Ambassadors David and Renate Jakupca. It is recognized as the home of the environmental art movement and is registered with the Berea Historical Society, Western Reserve Historical Society and the Ohio Historical Society

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